KU Anthropology: Graduate Programs

Overview of Ph.D. Program in Anthropology

Our graduate program consists of about 20 faculty members and about 35 graduate students. We have an eclectic group of students who have come to Kansas from all over the world. The program focuses on a cohesive graduate student body that allows students to work together in furthering their educational goals while gaining the skills they will need in their chosen field.

With a comprehensive approach in Anthropology, students are trained across a broad range of topics with special emphasis placed on the subdisciplines of:

Archaeology

Biological anthropology

Sociocultural anthropology

The Ph.D. is tailored to the needs of individual students within each subdiscipline and stress intensive one-on-one discussions between students and their advisors.

The application for Fall 2018 admission is closed.

Applications for Fall 2019 admission will be accepted from Aug. 1, 2018 through Dec. 15, 2018.

Required application materials, in addition to the online application, are as follows:

Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or others with whom you have worked and who know your work well

Applicants who wish to be considered for departmental financial support (GTA or GRA positions, fellowships, etc.) should clearly state this in the personal statement

A written statement from a faculty member in the department indicating his/her willingness to serve as the applicant's primary faculty advisor. Applicants should contact the faculty member(s) with whom they wish to work by email or phone.